Careers
Career Opportunities
- Statistics can be used in a wide variety of fields within science, technology, business, medicine and social sciences.
- Gain knowledge or take courses in a specific field of interest, such as medicine or finance, to pair with skills in statistics, math and computers.
- The job outlook for statisticians is very strong because businesses have more access to data than ever before and that data requires analysis.
- Most “statistician” and upper level research jobs in either government or industry will require at least a master’s degree.
- An undergraduate degree in statistics can be used in a variety of business settings if combined with relevant experience and skills. Choose concentrations or minors that will enhance a degree in statistics. Take courses in forecasting and applied time series which are particularly sought after by employers. Plan to complete one or more internships.
- Some positions in business, such as sales and management, are open to any major. Seek experiences and build skills that will help you prepare for these jobs.
- Strong communication skills are critical in the field of statistics in order to communicate statistical information clearly to people who do not have technical backgrounds. Writing and presentation skills are also frequently used.
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Bachelor-Level Job Titles
- Bioinformatics Technician
- Business Intelligence Analysts (consulting)
- Computer Systems Analysts
- Cost Estimator
- Database Architects
- Financial Analyst
- Management Analysts and Consultants
- Operations Research Analyst
- Risk Management Specialist
- Social Sciences Research Assistant
- Statistical Assistant
Graduate and Professional Level Job Titles
- Actuary
- Economist
- Government Agency Administrator
- Statistician
Professional Associations and Resources
- American Statistical Association
- Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences
- Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
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